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Water Is Life

Water planning is critical for data centers and other large development projects

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 by Chris O'Brien
Large water users

In Minnesota and throughout the Midwest, Freshwater is observing tension that has arisen for many of our partners. The question is: How can we support economic development while ensuring water … Read more

Categories Policy, Science, Uncategorized, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment

Minnesota Water Stewards: Statewide!

November 26, 2024November 25, 2024 by Chris O'Brien
Minnesota Water Stewards

It’s a time of change for the Minnesota Water Stewards program! Recent conversations with current and potential partners, as well as Stewards and program supporters, show a clear path forward. … Read more

Categories Minnesota Water Stewards, News, Uncategorized, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment

Policy Summit for Climate, Energy and Environmental Justice Advocates

February 5, 2024January 16, 2024 by Chris O'Brien

by Alyssa Fabia, Tribal Outreach and Research Associate Held January 11-12, 2024, this pre-legislative session Policy Summit arose out of lessons learned during last year’s victories and stumbles. This was … Read more

Categories Policy, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment

Freshwater helps develop state drinking water plan

May 1, 2024December 13, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Drinking water glass

Focus groups and community meetings gather input on drinking water governance The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is currently developing a 10-year drinking water plan to better manage drinking water … Read more

Categories News, Policy, Uncategorized, Water, Water Is Life, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment

Freshwater leads state delegation to One Water Summit

January 10, 2024November 21, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
One Water Summit delegation

In order to build new partnerships and identify shared goals, Freshwater led a Minnesota delegation to this year’s One Water Summit in Tucson, Arizona, held November 14-16. Organized by the … Read more

Categories Policy, Uncategorized, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment

Results of Freshwater’s state policy work

June 12, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Capitol celebration

Minnesota’s historic 2023 session and what’s next for water When the Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 22, the session was applauded by many conservation groups for providing significant investments in … Read more

Categories News, Policy, Science, Uncategorized, Water, Water Fact Items, Water Is Life, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment Tags water conservation

Legislative Update – May 2023

June 7, 2023May 2, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
State Capitol and water drop

Water policy flowing as legislative session nears conclusion The Minnesota Legislature is entering the home stretch before it is scheduled to adjourn on May 22, with a wide range of … Read more

Categories Information, News, Policy, Water, Water Is Life, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment

Freshwater collaborator and supporter shares her story

April 19, 2023April 10, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Beth Carreno

Beth Carreño has a personal and professional connection to clean water Beth Carreño joined the Freshwater community in 2016 and has been a valued collaborator, member and donor ever since. … Read more

Categories Information, News, Water, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment

Bolger & Freshwater – a Lasting Partnership

April 19, 2023January 18, 2023 by Freshwater Society

By Julia Weimer Freshwater has found a long-standing friendship in a Minneapolis print and digital technology company by the name of Bolger Vision Beyond Print. Bolger has been a generous … Read more

Categories Water, Water Is Life

A Watery Blue GreenCorps Experience

January 9, 2023November 10, 2022 by Freshwater Society

Alex Van Loh is one of Freshwater’s longest-serving employees. When he started as a Minnesota GreenCorps member in September 2015, Alex never imagined his time at Freshwater would start him … Read more

Categories Intern, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment 3 Comments
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